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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 626.23 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 626.23 and 267.10 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 626.23 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/626.23 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 626.23 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 167,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,264.80/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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