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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.27, 638.01 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.27, 638.01 and 265.80 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.27 : 638.01 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.27/638.01 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.27x = 638.01 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.27x = 169,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,583.06/462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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