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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 658.43 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 658.43 and 267.33 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 658.43 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/658.43 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 658.43 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 176,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,018.09/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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