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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 657.98 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 657.98 and 267 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 657.98 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/657.98 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 657.98 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 175,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,680.66/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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