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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.69, 637.06 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.69, 637.06 and 265.17 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.69 : 637.06 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.69/637.06 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.69x = 637.06 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.69x = 168,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,929.20/461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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