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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 659.02 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 659.02 and 267.74 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 659.02 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/659.02 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 659.02 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 176,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,444.68/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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