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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 638.01 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 638.01 and 265.82 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 638.01 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/638.01 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 638.01 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 169,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,592.63/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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