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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 658.71 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 658.71 and 267.53 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 658.71 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/658.71 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 658.71 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 176,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,221.39/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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