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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 642.50 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 642.50 and 266.45 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 642.50 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/642.50 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 642.50 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 171,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,189.58/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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