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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 623.68 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 623.68 and 265.44 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 623.68 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/623.68 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 623.68 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 165,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,549.62/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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