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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 657.71 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 657.71 and 263.92 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 657.71 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/657.71 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 657.71 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 173,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,581.84/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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