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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 623.96 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 623.96 and 252.98 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 623.96 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/623.96 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 623.96 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 157,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,849.40/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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