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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 682.32 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 682.32 and 361.38 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 682.32 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/682.32 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 682.32 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 246,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,576.80/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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