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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 655.38 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 655.38 and 265.05 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 655.38 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/655.38 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 655.38 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 173,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,708.47/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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