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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.12, 637.71 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.12, 637.71 and 265.62 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.12 : 637.71 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.12/637.71 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.12x = 637.71 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.12x = 169,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,388.53/462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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