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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 623.15 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 623.15 and 265.18 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 623.15 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/623.15 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 623.15 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 165,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,245.59/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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