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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.37, 624.24 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.37, 624.24 and 253.19 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.37 : 624.24 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.37/624.24 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.37x = 624.24 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.37x = 158,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,051.33/452.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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