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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 639.08 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 639.08 and 266.56 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 639.08 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/639.08 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 639.08 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 170,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,353.16/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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