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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.67, 637.11 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.67, 637.11 and 265.17 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.67 : 637.11 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.67/637.11 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.67x = 637.11 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.67x = 168,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,943.65/461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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