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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 636.75 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 636.75 and 265.05 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 636.75 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/636.75 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 636.75 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 168,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,770.59/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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