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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 641.88 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 641.88 and 268.85 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 641.88 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/641.88 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 641.88 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 172,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,566.23/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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