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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.29, 624.19 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.29, 624.19 and 253.11 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.29 : 624.19 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.29/624.19 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.29x = 624.19 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.29x = 157,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,990.29/452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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