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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 656.98 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 656.98 and 266.26 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 656.98 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/656.98 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 656.98 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 174,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,927.49/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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