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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 625.45 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 625.45 and 266.89 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 625.45 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/625.45 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 625.45 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 166,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,923.22/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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