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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 624.95 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 624.95 and 266.28 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 624.95 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/624.95 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 624.95 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 166,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,410.35/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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