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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 637.77 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 637.77 and 265.71 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 637.77 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/637.77 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 637.77 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 169,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,461.87/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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