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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 624.94 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 624.94 and 266.34 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 624.94 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/624.94 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 624.94 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 166,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,446.52/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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