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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.14, 658.30 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.14, 658.30 and 267.29 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.14 : 658.30 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.14/658.30 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.14x = 658.30 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.14x = 175,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,956.36/477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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