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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 682.60 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 682.60 and 363.92 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 682.60 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/682.60 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 682.60 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 248,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,411.79/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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