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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 692.76 and 242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 692.76 and 242.62 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 692.76 = 242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/692.76 = 242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 692.76 × 242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 168,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,077.43/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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