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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.95, 637.50 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.95, 637.50 and 265.48 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.95 : 637.50 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.95/637.50 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.95x = 637.50 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.95x = 169,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,240.66/461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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