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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.81 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.81 and 267.20 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.81 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.81 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.81 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 170,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,954.03/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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