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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 642.32 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 642.32 and 269.02 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 642.32 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/642.32 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 642.32 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 172,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,796.93/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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