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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 642.04 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 642.04 and 266.07 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 642.04 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/642.04 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 642.04 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 170,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,829.33/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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