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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 655.08 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 655.08 and 264.92 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 655.08 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/655.08 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 655.08 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 173,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,541.51/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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