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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 658.11 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 658.11 and 264.21 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 658.11 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/658.11 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 658.11 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 173,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,879.24/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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