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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 659.41 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 659.41 and 267.99 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 659.41 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/659.41 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 659.41 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 176,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,715.59/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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