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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.09, 657 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.09, 657 and 266.22 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.09 : 657 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.09/657 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.09x = 657 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.09x = 174,906.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,906.54/476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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