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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 639.27 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 639.27 and 266.80 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 639.27 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/639.27 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 639.27 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 170,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,557.24/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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