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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 642.11 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 642.11 and 268.85 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 642.11 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/642.11 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 642.11 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 172,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,626.72/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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