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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 657.76 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 657.76 and 266.84 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 657.76 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/657.76 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 657.76 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 175,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,516.68/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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