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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 626.18 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 626.18 and 267.17 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 626.18 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/626.18 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 626.18 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 167,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,292.04/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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