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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 642.58 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 642.58 and 266.61 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 642.58 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/642.58 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 642.58 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 171,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,317.59/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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