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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.33, 624.21 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.33, 624.21 and 255.85 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.33 : 624.21 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.33/624.21 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.33x = 624.21 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.33x = 159,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,704.13/452.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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