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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 656.64 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 656.64 and 266.02 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 656.64 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/656.64 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 656.64 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 174,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,679.37/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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