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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.41, 637.89 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.41, 637.89 and 265.80 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.41 : 637.89 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.41/637.89 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.41x = 637.89 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.41x = 169,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,551.16/462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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