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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 623.36 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 623.36 and 255.24 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 623.36 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/623.36 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 623.36 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 159,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,106.41/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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