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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 658.40 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 658.40 and 264.42 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 658.40 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/658.40 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 658.40 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 174,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,094.13/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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