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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 624.51 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 624.51 and 253.37 is: 349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 624.51 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/624.51 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 624.51 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 158,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234.37/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.67

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