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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 654.14 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 654.14 and 267.02 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 654.14 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/654.14 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 654.14 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 174,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,668.46/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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