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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 640.08 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 640.08 and 267.36 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 640.08 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/640.08 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 640.08 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 171,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,131.79/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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