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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 640.03 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 640.03 and 267.36 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 640.03 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/640.03 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 640.03 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 171,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,118.42/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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