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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.09, 656.99 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.09, 656.99 and 266.27 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.09 : 656.99 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.09/656.99 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.09x = 656.99 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.09x = 174,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,933.75/476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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