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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.33, 641.99 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.33, 641.99 and 268.77 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.33 : 641.99 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.33/641.99 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.33x = 641.99 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.33x = 172,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,547.65/465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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