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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 637.89 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 637.89 and 265.77 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 637.89 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/637.89 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 637.89 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 169,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,532.03/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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