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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 624.92 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 624.92 and 266.40 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 624.92 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/624.92 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 624.92 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 166,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,479.35/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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