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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.49 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.49 and 267.36 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.49 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.49 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.49 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 176,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,052.55/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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