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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 642.78 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 642.78 and 269.35 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 642.78 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/642.78 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 642.78 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 173,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,132.79/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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