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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.97, 655.45 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.97, 655.45 and 267.97 is: 369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.97 : 655.45 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.97/655.45 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.97x = 655.45 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.97x = 175,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,640.94/474.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.79

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