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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 658.26 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 658.26 and 270.01 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 658.26 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/658.26 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 658.26 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 177,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,735.43/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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