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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 638.08 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 638.08 and 265.93 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 638.08 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/638.08 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 638.08 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 169,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,682.35/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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