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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 656.69 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 656.69 and 266.02 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 656.69 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/656.69 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 656.69 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 174,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,692.67/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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