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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 658.15 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 658.15 and 267.10 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 658.15 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/658.15 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 658.15 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 175,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,789.55/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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