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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 637.40 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 637.40 and 265.43 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 637.40 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/637.40 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 637.40 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 169,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,186.34/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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