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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.80, 662.12 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.80, 662.12 and 267.10 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.80 : 662.12 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.80/662.12 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.80x = 662.12 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.80x = 176,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,852.25/479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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