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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.55, 659.04 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.55, 659.04 and 267.76 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.55 : 659.04 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.55/659.04 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.55x = 659.04 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.55x = 176,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,460.66/477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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