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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 684.65 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 684.65 and 368.56 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 684.65 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/684.65 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 684.65 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 252,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,332.43/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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