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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.37, 625.54 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.37, 625.54 and 256.86 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.37 : 625.54 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.37/625.54 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.37x = 625.54 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.37x = 160,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,676.20/453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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