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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 623.80 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 623.80 and 255.56 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 623.80 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/623.80 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 623.80 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 159,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,415.53/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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