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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 654.24 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 654.24 and 267.08 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 654.24 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/654.24 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 654.24 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 174,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,734.42/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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