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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 639.01 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 639.01 and 266.50 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 639.01 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/639.01 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 639.01 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 170,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,296.17/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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