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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 654.62 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 654.62 and 264.54 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 654.62 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/654.62 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 654.62 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 173,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,173.17/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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