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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 656.91 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 656.91 and 266.17 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 656.91 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/656.91 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 656.91 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 174,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,849.73/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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