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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 623.28 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 623.28 and 265.21 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 623.28 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/623.28 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 623.28 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 165,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,300.09/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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