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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 624.32 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 624.32 and 265.90 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 624.32 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/624.32 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 624.32 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 166,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,006.69/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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