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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.73, 624.73 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.73, 624.73 and 256.24 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.73 : 624.73 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.73/624.73 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.73x = 624.73 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.73x = 160,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,080.82/452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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