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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 641.94 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 641.94 and 268.75 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 641.94 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/641.94 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 641.94 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 172,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,521.38/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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