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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.84, 637.36 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.84, 637.36 and 265.38 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.84 : 637.36 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.84/637.36 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.84x = 637.36 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.84x = 169,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,142.60/461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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