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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 625.62 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 625.62 and 267.01 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 625.62 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/625.62 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 625.62 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 167,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,047.46/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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