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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 642.07 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 642.07 and 268.86 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 642.07 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/642.07 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 642.07 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 172,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,626.94/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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