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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.83, 642.87 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.83, 642.87 and 266.72 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.83 : 642.87 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.83/642.87 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.83x = 642.87 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.83x = 171,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,463.07/465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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