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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 642.39 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 642.39 and 266.31 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 642.39 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/642.39 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 642.39 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 171,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,074.88/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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