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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 638.32 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 638.32 and 266.10 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 638.32 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/638.32 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 638.32 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 169,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,856.95/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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