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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 623.27 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 623.27 and 265.16 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 623.27 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/623.27 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 623.27 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 165,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,266.27/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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