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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 625.62 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 625.62 and 266.93 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 625.62 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/625.62 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 625.62 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 166,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,996.75/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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