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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 645.18 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 645.18 and 268.36 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 645.18 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/645.18 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 645.18 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 173,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,140.50/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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