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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.95, 638.88 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.95, 638.88 and 266.50 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.95 : 638.88 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.95/638.88 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.95x = 638.88 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.95x = 170,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,261.52/462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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