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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 637.52 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 637.52 and 265.49 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 637.52 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/637.52 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 637.52 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 169,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,255.18/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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