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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 693.33 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 693.33 and 256.92 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 693.33 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/693.33 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 693.33 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 178,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,130.34/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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