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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.50, 657.56 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.50, 657.56 and 266.68 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.50 : 657.56 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.50/657.56 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.50x = 657.56 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.50x = 175,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,358.10/476.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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