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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.31, 625.55 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.31, 625.55 and 266.75 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.31 : 625.55 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.31/625.55 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.31x = 625.55 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.31x = 166,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,867.03/453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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