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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 623.72 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 623.72 and 255.52 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 623.72 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/623.72 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 623.72 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 159,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,368.54/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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