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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.65, 626.18 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.65, 626.18 and 267.21 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.65 : 626.18 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.65/626.18 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.65x = 626.18 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.65x = 167,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,321.56/453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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