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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.15, 624.00 and 253.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.15, 624.00 and 253.00 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.15 : 624.00 = 253.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.15/624.00 = 253.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.15x = 624.00 × 253.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.15x = 157,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,867.62/452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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