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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.61, 642.57 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.61, 642.57 and 266.50 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.61 : 642.57 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.61/642.57 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.61x = 642.57 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.61x = 171,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,241.69/465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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