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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.47, 657.50 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.47, 657.50 and 266.64 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.47 : 657.50 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.47/657.50 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.47x = 657.50 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.47x = 175,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,315.80/476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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