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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 625.19 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 625.19 and 253.88 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 625.19 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/625.19 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 625.19 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 158,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,721.97/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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