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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 657.50 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 657.50 and 266.66 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 657.50 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/657.50 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 657.50 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 175,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,324.33/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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