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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 657.20 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 657.20 and 266.42 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 657.20 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/657.20 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 657.20 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 175,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,091.22/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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