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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 637.40 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 637.40 and 265.44 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 637.40 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/637.40 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 637.40 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 169,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,191.46/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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