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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 625.05 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 625.05 and 393.39 is: 543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 625.05 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/625.05 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 625.05 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 245,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,888.42/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.38

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