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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.55, 625.98 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.55, 625.98 and 267.06 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.55 : 625.98 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.55/625.98 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.55x = 625.98 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.55x = 167,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,174.22/453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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