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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 623.64 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 623.64 and 255.51 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 623.64 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/623.64 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 623.64 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 159,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,346.26/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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