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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.41, 653.30 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.41, 653.30 and 266.41 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.41 : 653.30 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.41/653.30 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.41x = 653.30 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.41x = 174,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,044.69/473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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