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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 636.37 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 636.37 and 262 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 636.37 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/636.37 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 636.37 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 166,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,728.94/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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