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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 642.04 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 642.04 and 268.76 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 642.04 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/642.04 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 642.04 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 172,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,555.60/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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