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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.13, 658.40 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.13, 658.40 and 267.29 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.13 : 658.40 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.13/658.40 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.13x = 658.40 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.13x = 175,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,979.11/477.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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