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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 626.34 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 626.34 and 267.38 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 626.34 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/626.34 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 626.34 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 167,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,470.79/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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