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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.18, 643.34 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.18, 643.34 and 269.76 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.18 : 643.34 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.18/643.34 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.18x = 643.34 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.18x = 173,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,547.40/466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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