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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 643.52 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 643.52 and 267.18 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 643.52 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/643.52 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 643.52 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 171,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,934.34/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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