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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 640.07 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 640.07 and 267.32 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 640.07 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/640.07 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 640.07 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 171,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,103.51/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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