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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 626.36 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 626.36 and 267.38 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 626.36 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/626.36 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 626.36 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 167,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,471.67/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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