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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.09, 623.73 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.09, 623.73 and 255.56 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.09 : 623.73 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.09/623.73 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.09x = 623.73 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.09x = 159,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,398.88/452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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