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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 639.44 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 639.44 and 266.90 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 639.44 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/639.44 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 639.44 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 170,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,666.54/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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