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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 657.98 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 657.98 and 266.99 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 657.98 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/657.98 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 657.98 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 175,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,674.16/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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