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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.24, 624.15 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.24, 624.15 and 255.71 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.24 : 624.15 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.24/624.15 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.24x = 624.15 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.24x = 159,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,601.40/452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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