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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 627.78 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 627.78 and 268.39 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 627.78 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/627.78 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 627.78 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 168,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,489.87/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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