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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 681.92 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 681.92 and 363.77 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 681.92 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/681.92 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 681.92 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 248,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,056.81/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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