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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.33, 654.58 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.33, 654.58 and 264.52 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.33 : 654.58 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.33/654.58 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.33x = 654.58 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.33x = 173,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,152.68/474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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