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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 653.60 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 653.60 and 266.63 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 653.60 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/653.60 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 653.60 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 174,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,266.77/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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