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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 626.19 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 626.19 and 267.23 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 626.19 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/626.19 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 626.19 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 167,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,336.75/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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