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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 624.12 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 624.12 and 265.80 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 624.12 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/624.12 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 624.12 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 165,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,891.10/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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