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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 642.59 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 642.59 and 266.51 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 642.59 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/642.59 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 642.59 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 171,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,258.27/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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