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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.32 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.32 and 276.20 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.32 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.32 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.32 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 172,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,713.38/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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