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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 657.48 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 657.48 and 266.60 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 657.48 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/657.48 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 657.48 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 175,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,284.17/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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