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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 658.11 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 658.11 and 267.08 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 658.11 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/658.11 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 658.11 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 175,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,764.73/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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