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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 653.63 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 653.63 and 266.64 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 653.63 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/653.63 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 653.63 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 174,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,283.24/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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