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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.38, 654.57 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.38, 654.57 and 264.53 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.38 : 654.57 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.38/654.57 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.38x = 654.57 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.38x = 173,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,152.35/474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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