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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 654.95 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 654.95 and 267.69 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 654.95 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/654.95 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 654.95 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 175,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,323.57/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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