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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.84 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.84 and 266.16 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.84 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.84 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.84 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 174,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,824.53/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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