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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 681.12 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 681.12 and 363.20 is: 545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 681.12 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/681.12 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 681.12 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 247,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,382.78/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.28

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