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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.37, 654.63 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.37, 654.63 and 264.55 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.37 : 654.63 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.37/654.63 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.37x = 654.63 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.37x = 173,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,179.09/474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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