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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.50, 658.96 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.50, 658.96 and 270.50 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.50 : 658.96 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.50/658.96 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.50x = 658.96 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.50x = 178,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,248.68/477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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