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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 624.71 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 624.71 and 253.58 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 624.71 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/624.71 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 624.71 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 158,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409.57/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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