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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 656.67 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 656.67 and 266.02 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 656.67 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/656.67 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 656.67 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 174,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,687.35/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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