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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.11, 623.91 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.11, 623.91 and 265.60 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.11 : 623.91 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.11/623.91 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.11x = 623.91 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.11x = 165,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,713.28/452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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