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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 643.16 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 643.16 and 269.61 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 643.16 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/643.16 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 643.16 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 173,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,402.37/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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