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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.33, 653.13 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.33, 653.13 and 266.29 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.33 : 653.13 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.33/653.13 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.33x = 653.13 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.33x = 173,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,920.66/473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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