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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 623.40 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 623.40 and 265.14 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 623.40 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/623.40 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 623.40 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 165,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,288.28/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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