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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.17, 658.35 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.17, 658.35 and 267.32 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.17 : 658.35 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.17/658.35 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.17x = 658.35 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.17x = 175,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,990.12/477.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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