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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 623.24 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 623.24 and 265.21 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 623.24 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/623.24 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 623.24 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 165,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,289.08/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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