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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.00, 627.75 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.00, 627.75 and 268.55 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.00 : 627.75 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.00/627.75 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.00x = 627.75 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.00x = 168,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,580.81/455.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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