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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 656.91 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 656.91 and 266.20 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 656.91 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/656.91 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 656.91 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 174,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,869.44/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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