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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 655.36 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 655.36 and 265.07 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 655.36 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/655.36 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 655.36 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 173,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,711.67/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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