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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 625.53 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 625.53 and 266.68 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 625.53 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/625.53 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 625.53 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 166,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,816.34/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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