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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.08 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.08 and 266.76 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.08 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.08 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.08 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 170,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,480.98/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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