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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 643.33 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 643.33 and 269.72 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 643.33 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/643.33 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 643.33 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 173,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,518.97/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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