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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 642.26 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 642.26 and 269.00 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 642.26 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/642.26 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 642.26 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 172,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,763.38/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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