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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 654.50 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 654.50 and 267.30 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 654.50 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/654.50 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 654.50 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 174,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,946.51/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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