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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 624.36 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 624.36 and 266.04 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 624.36 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/624.36 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 624.36 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 166,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,104.73/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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