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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.71, 624.74 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.71, 624.74 and 253.56 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.71 : 624.74 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.71/624.74 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.71x = 624.74 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.71x = 158,409.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409.07/452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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