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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.15, 625.34 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.15, 625.34 and 266.61 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.15 : 625.34 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.15/625.34 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.15x = 625.34 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.15x = 166,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,721.90/453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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