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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.65, 625.81 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.65, 625.81 and 267.02 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.65 : 625.81 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.65/625.81 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.65x = 625.81 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.65x = 167,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,102.45/453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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