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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 624.02 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 624.02 and 277.54 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 624.02 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/624.02 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 624.02 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 173,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,190.51/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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