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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 677.56 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 677.56 and 267.26 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 677.56 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/677.56 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 677.56 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 181,084.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,084.69/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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