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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 626.24 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 626.24 and 257.39 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 626.24 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/626.24 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 626.24 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 161,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,183.50/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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