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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.71, 624.73 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.71, 624.73 and 266.20 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.71 : 624.73 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.71/624.73 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.71x = 624.73 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.71x = 166,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,303.13/452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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