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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 625.19 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 625.19 and 253.83 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 625.19 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/625.19 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 625.19 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 158,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,692.44/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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