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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 641.78 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 641.78 and 268.52 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 641.78 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/641.78 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 641.78 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 172,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,330.77/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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