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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.06, 656.97 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.06, 656.97 and 266.25 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.06 : 656.97 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.06/656.97 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.06x = 656.97 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.06x = 174,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,918.26/476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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