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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 636.86 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 636.86 and 265.01 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 636.86 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/636.86 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 636.86 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 168,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,771.75/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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