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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.37, 680.03 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.37, 680.03 and 248.34 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.37 : 680.03 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.37/680.03 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.37x = 680.03 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.37x = 168,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,875.25/453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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