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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 641.84 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 641.84 and 268.60 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 641.84 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/641.84 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 641.84 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 172,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,398.22/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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