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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 642.51 and 269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 642.51 and 269.05 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 642.51 = 269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/642.51 = 269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 642.51 × 269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 172,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,867.32/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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