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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 625.28 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 625.28 and 253.96 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 625.28 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/625.28 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 625.28 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 158,796.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,796.11/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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