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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.55, 654.86 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.55, 654.86 and 264.74 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.55 : 654.86 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.55/654.86 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.55x = 654.86 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.55x = 173,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,365.02/474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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