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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 639.58 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 639.58 and 267.00 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 639.58 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/639.58 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 639.58 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 170,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,765.29/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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