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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.51, 657.53 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.51, 657.53 and 266.64 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.51 : 657.53 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.51/657.53 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.51x = 657.53 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.51x = 175,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,322.47/476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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