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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 639.18 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 639.18 and 266.67 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 639.18 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/639.18 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 639.18 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 170,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,450.13/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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