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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 624.04 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 624.04 and 265.76 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 624.04 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/624.04 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 624.04 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 165,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,841.09/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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