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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 623.76 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 623.76 and 268 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 623.76 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/623.76 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 623.76 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 167,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,167.68/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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