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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 624.17 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 624.17 and 255.83 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 624.17 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/624.17 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 624.17 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 159,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,677.01/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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