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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 625.66 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 625.66 and 266.83 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 625.66 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/625.66 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 625.66 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 166,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,944.97/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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