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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 638.67 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 638.67 and 266.33 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 638.67 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/638.67 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 638.67 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 170,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,093.79/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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