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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.02, 637.38 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.02, 637.38 and 265.46 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.02 : 637.38 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.02/637.38 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.02x = 637.38 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.02x = 169,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,198.89/462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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