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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 625.18 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 625.18 and 253.88 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 625.18 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/625.18 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 625.18 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 158,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,720.70/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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