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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 681.85 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 681.85 and 368.11 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 681.85 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/681.85 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 681.85 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 250,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,995.56/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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