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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 623.39 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 623.39 and 265.31 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 623.39 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/623.39 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 623.39 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 165,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,387.16/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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