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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 658.73 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 658.73 and 267.49 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 658.73 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/658.73 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 658.73 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 176,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,199.06/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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