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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.90, 625 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.90, 625 and 266.36 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.90 : 625 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.90/625 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.90x = 625 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.90x = 166,475
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,475/452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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