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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 637.42 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 637.42 and 265.42 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 637.42 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/637.42 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 637.42 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 169,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,181.06/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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