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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 637.79 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 637.79 and 265.68 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 637.79 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/637.79 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 637.79 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 169,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,446.72/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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