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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.62, 642.51 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.62, 642.51 and 266.40 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.62 : 642.51 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.62/642.51 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.62x = 642.51 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.62x = 171,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,166.07/465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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