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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 623.52 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 623.52 and 265.28 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 623.52 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/623.52 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 623.52 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 165,407.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,407.39/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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