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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 681.98 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 681.98 and 368.10 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 681.98 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/681.98 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 681.98 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 251,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,035.00/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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