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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 624.05 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 624.05 and 265.71 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 624.05 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/624.05 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 624.05 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 165,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,816.33/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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