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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 657.05 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 657.05 and 266.31 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 657.05 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/657.05 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 657.05 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 174,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,977.65/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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