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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 625 and 253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 625 and 253.75 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 625 = 253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/625 = 253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 625 × 253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 158,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,593.75/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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