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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.23, 677.78 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.23, 677.78 and 257.39 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.23 : 677.78 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.23/677.78 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.23x = 677.78 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.23x = 174,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,453.59/452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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