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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 653.04 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 653.04 and 266.34 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 653.04 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/653.04 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 653.04 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 173,930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,930.67/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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