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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.86, 637.51 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.86, 637.51 and 265.50 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.86 : 637.51 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.86/637.51 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.86x = 637.51 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.86x = 169,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,259.04/461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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