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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.78, 659.31 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.78, 659.31 and 267.96 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.78 : 659.31 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.78/659.31 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.78x = 659.31 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.78x = 176,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,668.71/477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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