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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 624.21 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 624.21 and 253.15 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 624.21 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/624.21 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 624.21 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 158,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,017.50/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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