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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 630.84 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 630.84 and 369.92 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 630.84 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/630.84 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 630.84 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 233,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,360.33/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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