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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 624.15 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 624.15 and 253.15 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 624.15 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/624.15 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 624.15 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 158,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,003.57/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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