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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 654.07 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 654.07 and 266.97 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 654.07 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/654.07 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 654.07 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 174,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,617.07/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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