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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 639.96 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 639.96 and 267.30 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 639.96 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/639.96 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 639.96 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 171,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,058.11/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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