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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 624.11 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 624.11 and 255.77 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 624.11 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/624.11 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 624.11 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 159,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,624.22/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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