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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 637.50 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 637.50 and 265.44 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 637.50 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/637.50 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 637.50 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 169,218
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,218/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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