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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.99, 643.09 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.99, 643.09 and 269.56 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.99 : 643.09 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.99/643.09 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.99x = 643.09 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.99x = 173,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,349.99/465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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