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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 638.42 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 638.42 and 266.11 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 638.42 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/638.42 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 638.42 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 169,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,885.42/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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