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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.21, 636.39 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.21, 636.39 and 264.78 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.21 : 636.39 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.21/636.39 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.21x = 636.39 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.21x = 168,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,503.34/461.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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