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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 623.15 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 623.15 and 265.07 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 623.15 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/623.15 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 623.15 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 165,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,175.25/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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