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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 640.56 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 640.56 and 267.76 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 640.56 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/640.56 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 640.56 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 171,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,516.35/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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