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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 627.21 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 627.21 and 267.87 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 627.21 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/627.21 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 627.21 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 168,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,010.74/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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