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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 625.05 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 625.05 and 253.77 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 625.05 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/625.05 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 625.05 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 158,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,618.94/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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