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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 625.40 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 625.40 and 266.84 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 625.40 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/625.40 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 625.40 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 166,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,880.40/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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