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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 625.58 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 625.58 and 266.78 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 625.58 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/625.58 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 625.58 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 166,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,887.77/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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