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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 627.71 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 627.71 and 268.38 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 627.71 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/627.71 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 627.71 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 168,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,465.48/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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