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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 624.11 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 624.11 and 255.74 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 624.11 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/624.11 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 624.11 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 159,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,605.49/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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