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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 624.76 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 624.76 and 266.32 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 624.76 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/624.76 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 624.76 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 166,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,386.08/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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