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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.51, 636.93 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.51, 636.93 and 265.02 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.51 : 636.93 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.51/636.93 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.51x = 636.93 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.51x = 168,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,796.00/461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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