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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 656.68 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 656.68 and 266.07 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 656.68 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/656.68 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 656.68 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 174,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,723.18/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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