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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.78, 641.37 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.78, 641.37 and 265.60 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.78 : 641.37 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.78/641.37 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.78x = 641.37 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.78x = 170,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,347.87/464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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