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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 653.57 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 653.57 and 266.69 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 653.57 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/653.57 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 653.57 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 174,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,297.98/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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