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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 625.02 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 625.02 and 278.26 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 625.02 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/625.02 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 625.02 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 173,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,918.07/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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