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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.31 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.31 and 267.51 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.31 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.31 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.31 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 167,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,544.19/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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