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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 637.61 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 637.61 and 265.60 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 637.61 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/637.61 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 637.61 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 169,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,346.29/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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