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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 625.24 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 625.24 and 276.10 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 625.24 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/625.24 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 625.24 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 172,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,628.76/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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