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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.49, 636.90 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.49, 636.90 and 265.03 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.49 : 636.90 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.49/636.90 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.49x = 636.90 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.49x = 168,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,795.02/461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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