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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 624.15 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 624.15 and 277.56 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 624.15 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/624.15 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 624.15 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 173,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,239.07/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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