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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.67 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.67 and 267.57 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.67 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.67 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.67 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 167,678.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,678.09/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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