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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.52, 638.26 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.52, 638.26 and 266.02 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.52 : 638.26 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.52/638.26 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.52x = 638.26 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.52x = 169,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,789.93/462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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