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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 623.50 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 623.50 and 265.33 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 623.50 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/623.50 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 623.50 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 165,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,431.54/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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