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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 625.83 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 625.83 and 266.87 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 625.83 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/625.83 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 625.83 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 167,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,016.82/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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