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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 639.28 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 639.28 and 266.78 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 639.28 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/639.28 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 639.28 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 170,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,547.12/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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