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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 638.40 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 638.40 and 266.16 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 638.40 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/638.40 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 638.40 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 169,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,916.54/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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