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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 642.06 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 642.06 and 268.72 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 642.06 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/642.06 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 642.06 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 172,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,532.76/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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