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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 637.31 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 637.31 and 265.40 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 637.31 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/637.31 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 637.31 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 169,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,140.75/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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