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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 658.80 and 267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 658.80 and 267.61 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 658.80 = 267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/658.80 = 267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 658.80 × 267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 176,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,301.47/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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