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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.71, 657.86 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.71, 657.86 and 266.89 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.71 : 657.86 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.71/657.86 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.71x = 657.86 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.71x = 175,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,575.48/476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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