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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 658.76 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 658.76 and 267.54 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 658.76 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/658.76 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 658.76 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 176,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,244.65/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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