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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 624.06 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 624.06 and 255.75 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 624.06 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/624.06 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 624.06 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 159,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,603.35/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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