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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.71, 657.70 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.71, 657.70 and 266.85 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.71 : 657.70 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.71/657.70 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.71x = 657.70 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.71x = 175,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,507.25/476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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