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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 624.22 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 624.22 and 253.17 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 624.22 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/624.22 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 624.22 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 158,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,033.14/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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