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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 642.02 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 642.02 and 268.80 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 642.02 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/642.02 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 642.02 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 172,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,574.98/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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