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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 640.35 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 640.35 and 267.54 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 640.35 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/640.35 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 640.35 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 171,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,319.24/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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