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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 637.96 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 637.96 and 265.81 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 637.96 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/637.96 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 637.96 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 169,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,572.96/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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