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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 641.30 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 641.30 and 265.52 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 641.30 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/641.30 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 641.30 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 170,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,277.98/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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