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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 658.38 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 658.38 and 270.12 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 658.38 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/658.38 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 658.38 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 177,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,841.61/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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