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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 637.31 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 637.31 and 265.37 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 637.31 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/637.31 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 637.31 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 169,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,118.44/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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