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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 626.24 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 626.24 and 267.30 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 626.24 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/626.24 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 626.24 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 167,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,394.62/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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