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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 640.10 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 640.10 and 267.37 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 640.10 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/640.10 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 640.10 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 171,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,142.61/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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