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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 682.20 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 682.20 and 352.53 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 682.20 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/682.20 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 682.20 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 240,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,495.97/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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