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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.33, 642.07 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.33, 642.07 and 278.84 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.33 : 642.07 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.33/642.07 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.33x = 642.07 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.33x = 179,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,036.75/465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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