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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 641.56 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 641.56 and 268.50 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 641.56 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/641.56 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 641.56 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 172,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,258.86/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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