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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.50, 638.33 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.50, 638.33 and 275.99 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.50 : 638.33 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.50/638.33 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.50x = 638.33 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.50x = 176,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,168.13/462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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