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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.87, 637.38 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.87, 637.38 and 265.39 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.87 : 637.38 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.87/637.38 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.87x = 637.38 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.87x = 169,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,151.09/461.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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