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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 625.68 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 625.68 and 278.88 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 625.68 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/625.68 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 625.68 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 174,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,489.64/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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