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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 636.97 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 636.97 and 265.10 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 636.97 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/636.97 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 636.97 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 168,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,860.75/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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