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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.34, 658.70 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.34, 658.70 and 267.48 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.34 : 658.70 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.34/658.70 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.34x = 658.70 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.34x = 176,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,189.08/477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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