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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.90, 624.85 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.90, 624.85 and 266.27 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.90 : 624.85 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.90/624.85 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.90x = 624.85 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.90x = 166,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,375.02/452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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