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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.69, 637.09 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.69, 637.09 and 265.27 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.69 : 637.09 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.69/637.09 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.69x = 637.09 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.69x = 169,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,000.86/461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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