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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 655.41 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 655.41 and 267.94 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 655.41 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/655.41 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 655.41 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 175,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,610.56/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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