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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 624.38 and 265.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 624.38 and 265.85 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 624.38 = 265.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/624.38 = 265.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 624.38 × 265.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 165,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,989.31/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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