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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 642.62 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 642.62 and 266.49 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 642.62 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/642.62 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 642.62 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 171,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,247.26/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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