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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 655.50 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 655.50 and 265.17 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 655.50 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/655.50 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 655.50 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 173,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,818.94/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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