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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 626.21 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 626.21 and 257.28 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 626.21 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/626.21 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 626.21 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 161,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,110.02/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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