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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 657.34 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 657.34 and 266.50 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 657.34 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/657.34 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 657.34 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 175,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,181.11/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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