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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 637.02 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 637.02 and 265.12 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 637.02 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/637.02 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 637.02 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 168,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,886.74/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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