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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.55, 625.81 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.55, 625.81 and 267.05 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.55 : 625.81 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.55/625.81 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.55x = 625.81 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.55x = 167,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,118.10/453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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