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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 623.80 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 623.80 and 265.56 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 623.80 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/623.80 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 623.80 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 165,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,656.33/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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