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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.08, 658.36 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.08, 658.36 and 267.27 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.08 : 658.36 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.08/658.36 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.08x = 658.36 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.08x = 175,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,958.57/477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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