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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 657.95 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 657.95 and 266.96 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 657.95 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/657.95 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 657.95 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 175,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,645.46/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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