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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.99, 658.24 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.99, 658.24 and 267.18 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.99 : 658.24 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.99/658.24 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.99x = 658.24 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.99x = 175,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,868.56/476.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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