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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 657.09 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 657.09 and 266.32 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 657.09 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/657.09 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 657.09 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 174,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,996.21/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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