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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.55, 642.60 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.55, 642.60 and 269.20 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.55 : 642.60 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.55/642.60 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.55x = 642.60 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.55x = 172,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,987.92/465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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