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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 639.98 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 639.98 and 267.30 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 639.98 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/639.98 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 639.98 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 171,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,066.65/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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