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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 657.74 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 657.74 and 266.85 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 657.74 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/657.74 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 657.74 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 175,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,516.58/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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