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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 658.18 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 658.18 and 267.13 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 658.18 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/658.18 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 658.18 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 175,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,819.62/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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