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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 642.78 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 642.78 and 269.37 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 642.78 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/642.78 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 642.78 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 173,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,145.65/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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