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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.27, 642.09 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.27, 642.09 and 268.81 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.27 : 642.09 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.27/642.09 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.27x = 642.09 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.27x = 172,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,600.21/465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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