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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 654.14 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 654.14 and 267 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 654.14 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/654.14 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 654.14 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 174,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,655.38/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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