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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.43, 642.31 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.43, 642.31 and 266.29 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.43 : 642.31 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.43/642.31 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.43x = 642.31 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.43x = 171,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,040.06/465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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