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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 623.53 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 623.53 and 265.40 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 623.53 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/623.53 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 623.53 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 165,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,484.86/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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