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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 624.30 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 624.30 and 255.94 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 624.30 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/624.30 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 624.30 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 159,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,785.77/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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