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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 625.47 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 625.47 and 266.67 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 625.47 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/625.47 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 625.47 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 166,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,794.34/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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