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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 641.85 and 265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 641.85 and 265.99 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 641.85 = 265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/641.85 = 265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 641.85 × 265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 170,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,725.68/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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