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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.54 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.54 and 269.16 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.54 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.54 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.54 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 172,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,946.07/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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