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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.30, 657.25 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.30, 657.25 and 266.48 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.30 : 657.25 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.30/657.25 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.30x = 657.25 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.30x = 175,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,143.98/476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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