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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 624.27 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 624.27 and 277.59 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 624.27 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/624.27 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 624.27 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 173,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,294.49/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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