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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 626.13 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 626.13 and 267.12 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 626.13 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/626.13 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 626.13 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 167,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,251.85/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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