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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.19, 624.02 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.19, 624.02 and 255.71 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.19 : 624.02 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.19/624.02 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.19x = 624.02 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.19x = 159,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,563.76/452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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