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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 641.87 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 641.87 and 265.96 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 641.87 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/641.87 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 641.87 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 170,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,711.75/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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