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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.79, 637.26 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.79, 637.26 and 265.29 is: 366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.79 : 637.26 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.79/637.26 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.79x = 637.26 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.79x = 169,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,058.71/461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.09

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