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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 625.32 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 625.32 and 278.55 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 625.32 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/625.32 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 625.32 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 174,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,182.89/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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