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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.30, 657.31 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.30, 657.31 and 266.49 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.30 : 657.31 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.30/657.31 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.30x = 657.31 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.30x = 175,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,166.54/476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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