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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 643.04 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 643.04 and 269.56 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 643.04 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/643.04 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 643.04 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 173,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,337.86/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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