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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 657.91 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 657.91 and 266.93 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 657.91 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/657.91 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 657.91 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 175,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,612.63/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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