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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 640.13 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 640.13 and 267.36 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 640.13 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/640.13 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 640.13 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 171,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,143.82/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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