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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 624.52 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 624.52 and 253.37 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 624.52 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/624.52 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 624.52 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 158,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234.17/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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