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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 655.09 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 655.09 and 264.87 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 655.09 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/655.09 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 655.09 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 173,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,513.03/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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