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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 658.49 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 658.49 and 267.37 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 658.49 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/658.49 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 658.49 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 176,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,057.49/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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