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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.07, 652.82 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.07, 652.82 and 266.07 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.07 : 652.82 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.07/652.82 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.07x = 652.82 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.07x = 173,695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,695.82/473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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