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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 636.22 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 636.22 and 264.55 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 636.22 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/636.22 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 636.22 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 168,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,310.45/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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