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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 655.10 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 655.10 and 264.89 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 655.10 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/655.10 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 655.10 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 173,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,524.84/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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