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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 623.75 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 623.75 and 255.50 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 623.75 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/623.75 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 623.75 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 159,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,368.41/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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