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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 638.40 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 638.40 and 266.12 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 638.40 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/638.40 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 638.40 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 169,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,891.01/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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