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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.23, 624.15 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.23, 624.15 and 265.68 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.23 : 624.15 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.23/624.15 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.23x = 624.15 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.23x = 165,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,824.17/452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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