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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 624.27 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 624.27 and 255.86 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 624.27 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/624.27 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 624.27 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 159,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,725.90/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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