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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 641.52 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 641.52 and 268.55 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 641.52 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/641.52 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 641.52 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 172,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,280.20/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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