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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.23, 657.19 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.23, 657.19 and 266.41 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.23 : 657.19 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.23/657.19 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.23x = 657.19 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.23x = 175,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,079.68/476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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