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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 625.72 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 625.72 and 266.92 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 625.72 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/625.72 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 625.72 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 167,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,017.18/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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