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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 655.12 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 655.12 and 267.81 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 655.12 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/655.12 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 655.12 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 175,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,447.69/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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