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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 625.94 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 625.94 and 267.16 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 625.94 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/625.94 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 625.94 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 167,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,226.13/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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