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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 625.63 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 625.63 and 266.85 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 625.63 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/625.63 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 625.63 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 166,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,948.70/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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