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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.56 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.56 and 266.12 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.56 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.56 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.56 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 166,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,207.91/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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