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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 638.11 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 638.11 and 265.89 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 638.11 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/638.11 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 638.11 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 169,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,668.28/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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