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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 641.16 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 641.16 and 265.50 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 641.16 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/641.16 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 641.16 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 170,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,227.98/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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