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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 636.24 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 636.24 and 264.56 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 636.24 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/636.24 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 636.24 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 168,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,323.65/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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