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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 692.40 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 692.40 and 266.76 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 692.40 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/692.40 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 692.40 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 184,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,704.62/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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