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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.74, 657.82 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.74, 657.82 and 266.92 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.74 : 657.82 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.74/657.82 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.74x = 657.82 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.74x = 175,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,585.31/476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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