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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 625.74 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 625.74 and 267.06 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 625.74 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/625.74 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 625.74 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 167,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,110.12/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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