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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 641.84 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 641.84 and 265.98 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 641.84 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/641.84 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 641.84 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 170,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,719.18/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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