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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.34, 638.10 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.34, 638.10 and 265.84 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.34 : 638.10 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.34/638.10 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.34x = 638.10 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.34x = 169,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,632.50/462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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