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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 637.81 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 637.81 and 265.72 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 637.81 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/637.81 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 637.81 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 169,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,478.87/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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