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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 624.96 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 624.96 and 266.36 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 624.96 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/624.96 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 624.96 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 166,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,459.89/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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