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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 654.88 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 654.88 and 264.72 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 654.88 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/654.88 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 654.88 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 173,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,359.83/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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