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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 655.43 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 655.43 and 265.13 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 655.43 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/655.43 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 655.43 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 173,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,774.47/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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