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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 637.87 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 637.87 and 265.74 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 637.87 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/637.87 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 637.87 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 169,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,507.57/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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