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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 657.38 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.36, 657.38 and 266.54 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.36 : 657.38 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.36/657.38 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.36x = 657.38 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.36x = 175,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,213.45/476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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