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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 681.72 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 681.72 and 359.76 is: 538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 681.72 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/681.72 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 681.72 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 245,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,255.59/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.12

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