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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 625.26 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 625.26 and 278.50 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 625.26 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/625.26 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 625.26 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 174,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,134.91/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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