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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.91, 655.37 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.91, 655.37 and 267.91 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.91 : 655.37 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.91/655.37 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.91x = 655.37 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.91x = 175,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,580.18/474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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