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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.41, 657.46 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.41, 657.46 and 266.58 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.41 : 657.46 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.41/657.46 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.41x = 657.46 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.41x = 175,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,268.49/476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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