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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.09, 643.18 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.09, 643.18 and 266.95 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.09 : 643.18 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.09/643.18 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.09x = 643.18 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.09x = 171,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,696.90/466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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