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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 652.92 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 652.92 and 266.13 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 652.92 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/652.92 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 652.92 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 173,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,761.60/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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