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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 625.16 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 625.16 and 278.32 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 625.16 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/625.16 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 625.16 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 173,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,994.53/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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