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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 638.51 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 638.51 and 266.21 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 638.51 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/638.51 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 638.51 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 169,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,973.22/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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