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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 625.73 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 625.73 and 266.90 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 625.73 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/625.73 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 625.73 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 167,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,002.87/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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