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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 658.11 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 658.11 and 267.10 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 658.11 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/658.11 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 658.11 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 175,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,781.18/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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