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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.23, 624.06 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.23, 624.06 and 253.05 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.23 : 624.06 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.23/624.06 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.23x = 624.06 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.23x = 157,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,918.38/452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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