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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 624.45 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 624.45 and 266.10 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 624.45 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/624.45 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 624.45 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 166,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,166.15/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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