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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 624.88 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 624.88 and 253.65 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 624.88 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/624.88 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 624.88 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 158,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,499.96/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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