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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 625.99 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 625.99 and 267.42 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 625.99 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/625.99 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 625.99 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 167,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,402.25/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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