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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 623.28 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 623.28 and 265.16 is: 365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 623.28 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/623.28 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 623.28 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 165,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,265.81/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.98

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