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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 623.94 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 623.94 and 265.58 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 623.94 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/623.94 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 623.94 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 165,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,705.99/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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