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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 637.86 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 637.86 and 265.79 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 637.86 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/637.86 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 637.86 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 169,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,536.81/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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