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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 639.99 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 639.99 and 267.27 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 639.99 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/639.99 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 639.99 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 171,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,050.13/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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