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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 641.37 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 641.37 and 268.26 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 641.37 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/641.37 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 641.37 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 172,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,053.92/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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