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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 639.94 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 639.94 and 267.24 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 639.94 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/639.94 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 639.94 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 171,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017.57/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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