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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.43 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.43 and 269.04 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.43 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.43 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.43 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 172,839.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,839.37/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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