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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 642.17 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 642.17 and 268.88 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 642.17 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/642.17 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 642.17 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 172,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,662.11/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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