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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 657.37 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.36, 657.37 and 263.67 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.36 : 657.37 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.36/657.37 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.36x = 657.37 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.36x = 173,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,327.43/476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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