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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.78, 638.58 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.78, 638.58 and 266.22 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.78 : 638.58 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.78/638.58 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.78x = 638.58 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.78x = 170,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,002.77/462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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