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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.21 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.21 and 267.29 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.21 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.21 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.21 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 167,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,379.67/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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