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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.26, 692.20 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.26, 692.20 and 255.98 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.26 : 692.20 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.26/692.20 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.26x = 692.20 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.26x = 177,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,186.07/461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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