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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 638.76 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 638.76 and 266.40 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 638.76 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/638.76 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 638.76 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 170,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,165.66/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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