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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 623.46 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 623.46 and 265.27 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 623.46 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/623.46 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 623.46 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 165,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,386.01/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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