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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 626.24 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 626.24 and 257.36 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 626.24 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/626.24 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 626.24 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 161,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,169.13/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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