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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 655.17 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 655.17 and 267.75 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 655.17 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/655.17 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 655.17 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 175,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,421.77/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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