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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 656.87 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 656.87 and 266.19 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 656.87 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/656.87 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 656.87 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 174,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,847.61/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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