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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 655.56 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 655.56 and 268 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 655.56 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/655.56 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 655.56 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 175,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,690.08/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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