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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 654.56 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 654.56 and 264.50 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 654.56 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/654.56 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 654.56 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 173,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,131.12/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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