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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 642.03 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 642.03 and 268.78 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 642.03 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/642.03 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 642.03 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 172,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,564.82/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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