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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 658.80 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 658.80 and 264.74 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 658.80 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/658.80 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 658.80 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 174,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,407.42/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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