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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.05, 658.38 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.05, 658.38 and 267.23 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.05 : 658.38 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.05/658.38 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.05x = 658.38 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.05x = 175,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,940.03/477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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