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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.07, 658.34 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.07, 658.34 and 270.07 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.07 : 658.34 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.07/658.34 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.07x = 658.34 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.07x = 177,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,797.88/477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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