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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 636.93 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 636.93 and 265.07 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 636.93 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/636.93 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 636.93 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 168,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,827.85/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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