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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.38, 624.37 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.38, 624.37 and 263.45 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.38 : 624.37 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.38/624.37 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.38x = 624.37 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.38x = 164,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,490.28/452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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