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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 641.03 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 641.03 and 265.36 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 641.03 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/641.03 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 641.03 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 170,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,103.72/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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