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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 623.78 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 623.78 and 265.54 is: 366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 623.78 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/623.78 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 623.78 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 165,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,638.54/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.46

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