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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 641.93 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 641.93 and 268.74 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 641.93 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/641.93 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 641.93 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 172,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,510.92/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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