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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 640.38 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 640.38 and 267.60 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 640.38 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/640.38 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 640.38 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 171,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,365.69/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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