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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 653.44 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 653.44 and 266.52 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 653.44 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/653.44 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 653.44 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 174,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,154.83/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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