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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 637.13 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 637.13 and 265.23 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 637.13 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/637.13 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 637.13 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 168,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,986.65/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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