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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.97, 658.25 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.97, 658.25 and 267.19 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.97 : 658.25 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.97/658.25 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.97x = 658.25 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.97x = 175,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,877.34/476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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