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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 643.50 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 643.50 and 267.12 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 643.50 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/643.50 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 643.50 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 171,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,891.72/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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