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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 626.17 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 626.17 and 267.25 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 626.17 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/626.17 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 626.17 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 167,343.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,343.93/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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