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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 655.09 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 655.09 and 264.90 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 655.09 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/655.09 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 655.09 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 173,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,533.34/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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