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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 655.34 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 655.34 and 267.88 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 655.34 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/655.34 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 655.34 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 175,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,552.48/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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