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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 625.27 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 625.27 and 266.62 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 625.27 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/625.27 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 625.27 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 166,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,709.49/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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