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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 624.38 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 624.38 and 266.01 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 624.38 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/624.38 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 624.38 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 166,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,088.20/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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