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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 657.96 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 657.96 and 266.96 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 657.96 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/657.96 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 657.96 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 175,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649.00/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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