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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 624.92 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 624.92 and 256.36 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 624.92 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/624.92 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 624.92 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 160,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,204.49/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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