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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 625.41 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 625.41 and 266.69 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 625.41 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/625.41 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 625.41 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 166,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,790.59/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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