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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 639.57 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 639.57 and 266.94 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 639.57 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/639.57 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 639.57 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 170,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,726.82/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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