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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.09, 656.98 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.09, 656.98 and 266.26 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.09 : 656.98 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.09/656.98 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.09x = 656.98 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.09x = 174,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,925.19/476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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