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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.25, 657.18 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.25, 657.18 and 266.39 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.25 : 657.18 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.25/657.18 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.25x = 657.18 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.25x = 175,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,066.18/476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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