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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 624.52 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 624.52 and 256.06 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 624.52 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/624.52 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 624.52 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 159,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,915.69/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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