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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 655.02 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 655.02 and 267.66 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 655.02 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/655.02 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 655.02 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 175,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,322.65/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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