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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.37, 624.26 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.37, 624.26 and 245.37 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.37 : 624.26 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.37/624.26 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.37x = 624.26 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.37x = 153,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,170.33/452.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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