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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.41, 624.36 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.41, 624.36 and 265.90 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.41 : 624.36 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.41/624.36 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.41x = 624.36 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.41x = 166,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,017.32/452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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