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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 625.17 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 625.17 and 273.61 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 625.17 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/625.17 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 625.17 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 171,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,052.76/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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