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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.31, 637.94 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.31, 637.94 and 265.78 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.31 : 637.94 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.31/637.94 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.31x = 637.94 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.31x = 169,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,551.69/462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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