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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.35, 657.34 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.35, 657.34 and 266.48 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.35 : 657.34 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.35/657.34 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.35x = 657.34 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.35x = 175,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,168.94/476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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