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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 658.91 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 658.91 and 267.66 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 658.91 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/658.91 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 658.91 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 176,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,363.85/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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