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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 642.02 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 642.02 and 266.01 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 642.02 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/642.02 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 642.02 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 170,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,780.00/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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