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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 640.02 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 640.02 and 267.31 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 640.02 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/640.02 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 640.02 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 171,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,080.44/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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