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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 625.55 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 625.55 and 256.80 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 625.55 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/625.55 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 625.55 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 160,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,639.96/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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