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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 642.77 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 642.77 and 269.32 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 642.77 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/642.77 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 642.77 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 173,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,110.82/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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