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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 623.56 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 623.56 and 265.49 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 623.56 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/623.56 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 623.56 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 165,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,548.13/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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