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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 625.25 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 625.25 and 253.92 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 625.25 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/625.25 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 625.25 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 158,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,762.21/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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