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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 641.72 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 641.72 and 268.72 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 641.72 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/641.72 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 641.72 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 172,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,442.07/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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