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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 657.69 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 657.69 and 266.73 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 657.69 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/657.69 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 657.69 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 175,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,425.65/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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