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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 658.38 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 658.38 and 267.28 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 658.38 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/658.38 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 658.38 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 175,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,971.81/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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