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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.79, 637.28 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.79, 637.28 and 265.37 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.79 : 637.28 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.79/637.28 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.79x = 637.28 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.79x = 169,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,110.48/461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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