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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 640.13 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 640.13 and 267.18 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 640.13 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/640.13 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 640.13 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 171,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,031.30/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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