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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.85 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.85 and 266.18 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.85 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.85 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.85 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 174,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,840.33/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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