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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 623.72 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 623.72 and 255.57 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 623.72 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/623.72 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 623.72 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 159,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,404.12/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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