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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.19, 657.20 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.19, 657.20 and 266.40 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.19 : 657.20 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.19/657.20 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.19x = 657.20 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.19x = 175,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,078.08/476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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