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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 625.36 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 625.36 and 266.65 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 625.36 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/625.36 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 625.36 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 166,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,749.12/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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