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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 640.15 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 640.15 and 267.40 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 640.15 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/640.15 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 640.15 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 171,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,177.75/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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