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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 624.74 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 624.74 and 273.32 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 624.74 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/624.74 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 624.74 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 170,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,754.62/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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