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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.21, 657.11 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.21, 657.11 and 266.37 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.21 : 657.11 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.21/657.11 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.21x = 657.11 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.21x = 175,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,033.06/476.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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