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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 625.32 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 625.32 and 254.00 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 625.32 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/625.32 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 625.32 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 158,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,828.15/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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