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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 624.90 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 624.90 and 266.37 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 624.90 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/624.90 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 624.90 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 166,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,454.61/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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