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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.51, 645.08 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.51, 645.08 and 268.41 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.51 : 645.08 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.51/645.08 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.51x = 645.08 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.51x = 173,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,148.51/467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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