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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 639.57 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 639.57 and 266.93 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 639.57 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/639.57 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 639.57 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 170,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,720.42/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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