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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 657.83 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 657.83 and 266.87 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 657.83 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/657.83 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 657.83 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 175,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,555.00/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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