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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.78, 653.82 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.78, 653.82 and 266.78 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.78 : 653.82 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.78/653.82 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.78x = 653.82 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.78x = 174,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,426.10/473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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