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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.87 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.87 and 266.17 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.87 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.87 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.87 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 174,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,839.09/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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