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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 625.80 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 625.80 and 266.96 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 625.80 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/625.80 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 625.80 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 167,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,063.57/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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