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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.38, 654.64 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.38, 654.64 and 267.38 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.38 : 654.64 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.38/654.64 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.38x = 654.64 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.38x = 175,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,034.37/474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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