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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 626.24 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 626.24 and 267.28 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 626.24 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/626.24 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 626.24 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 167,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,381.43/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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