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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.29, 624.21 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.29, 624.21 and 255.84 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.29 : 624.21 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.29/624.21 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.29x = 624.21 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.29x = 159,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,697.89/452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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