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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 637.06 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 637.06 and 265.14 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 637.06 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/637.06 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 637.06 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 168,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,909.43/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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