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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 682.88 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 682.88 and 377.52 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 682.88 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/682.88 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 682.88 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 257,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,800.86/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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