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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 657 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 657 and 266.30 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 657 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/657 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 657 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 174,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,955.82/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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