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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 623.84 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 623.84 and 265.56 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 623.84 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/623.84 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 623.84 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 165,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,666.95/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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