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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.75, 637.11 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.75, 637.11 and 265.19 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.75 : 637.11 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.75/637.11 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.75x = 637.11 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.75x = 168,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,952.02/461.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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