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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 658.95 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 658.95 and 267.70 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 658.95 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/658.95 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 658.95 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 176,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,400.92/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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