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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 653.67 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 653.67 and 266.67 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 653.67 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/653.67 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 653.67 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 174,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,314.18/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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