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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.46, 658.84 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.46, 658.84 and 267.60 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.46 : 658.84 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.46/658.84 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.46x = 658.84 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.46x = 176,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,305.58/477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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