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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 637.77 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 637.77 and 265.68 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 637.77 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/637.77 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 637.77 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 169,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,442.73/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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