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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.05, 623.79 and 265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.05, 623.79 and 265.61 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.05 : 623.79 = 265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.05/623.79 = 265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.05x = 623.79 × 265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.05x = 165,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,686.42/452.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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