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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 642.41 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 642.41 and 266.36 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 642.41 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/642.41 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 642.41 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 171,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,112.33/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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