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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 625.73 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 625.73 and 266.81 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 625.73 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/625.73 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 625.73 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 166,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,946.56/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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