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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 624.96 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 624.96 and 266.37 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 624.96 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/624.96 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 624.96 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 166,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,470.60/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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