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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 624.80 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 624.80 and 266.24 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 624.80 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/624.80 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 624.80 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 166,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,346.75/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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