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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 637.13 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 637.13 and 265.21 is: 365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 637.13 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/637.13 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 637.13 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 168,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,972.32/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.98

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