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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 640.19 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 640.19 and 267.50 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 640.19 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/640.19 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 640.19 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 171,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,246.29/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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