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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 659.22 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 659.22 and 267.91 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 659.22 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/659.22 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 659.22 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 176,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,614.19/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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