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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 641.74 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 641.74 and 268.53 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 641.74 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/641.74 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 641.74 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 172,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,326.44/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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