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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.41, 643.66 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.41, 643.66 and 267.27 is: 368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.41 : 643.66 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.41/643.66 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.41x = 643.66 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.41x = 172,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,028.06/466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.84

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