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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 636.92 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 636.92 and 265.10 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 636.92 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/636.92 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 636.92 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 168,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,847.49/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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