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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 692.28 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 692.28 and 256.16 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 692.28 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/692.28 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 692.28 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 177,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,336.18/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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