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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.00, 625.12 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.00, 625.12 and 253.85 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.00 : 625.12 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.00/625.12 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.00x = 625.12 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.00x = 158,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,684.51/453.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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