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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 642.18 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 642.18 and 268.89 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 642.18 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/642.18 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 642.18 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 172,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,673.50/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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