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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.05, 658.31 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.05, 658.31 and 267.21 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.05 : 658.31 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.05/658.31 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.05x = 658.31 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.05x = 175,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,907.02/477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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