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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 637.71 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 637.71 and 265.58 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 637.71 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/637.71 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 637.71 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 169,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,363.02/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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