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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.39, 642.21 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.39, 642.21 and 268.86 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.39 : 642.21 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.39/642.21 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.39x = 642.21 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.39x = 172,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,664.58/465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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