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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 658.93 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 658.93 and 267.65 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 658.93 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/658.93 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 658.93 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 176,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,363.59/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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