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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 626.14 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 626.14 and 267.39 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 626.14 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/626.14 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 626.14 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 167,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,420.44/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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