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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 625.56 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 625.56 and 266.94 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 625.56 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/625.56 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 625.56 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 166,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,986.99/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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