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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 642.38 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 642.38 and 268.96 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 642.38 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/642.38 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 642.38 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 172,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,774.52/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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