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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 639.49 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 639.49 and 267 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 639.49 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/639.49 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 639.49 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 170,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,743.83/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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