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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 657.01 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 657.01 and 266.35 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 657.01 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/657.01 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 657.01 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 174,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,994.61/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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