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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 625.38 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 625.38 and 278.52 is: 384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 625.38 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/625.38 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 625.38 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 174,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,180.84/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.34

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