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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 625.96 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 625.96 and 267.12 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 625.96 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/625.96 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 625.96 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 167,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,206.44/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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