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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 659.32 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 659.32 and 267.93 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 659.32 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/659.32 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 659.32 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 176,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,651.61/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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