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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 659.05 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 659.05 and 267.75 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 659.05 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/659.05 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 659.05 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 176,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,459.97/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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