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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 655.46 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 655.46 and 265.18 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 655.46 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/655.46 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 655.46 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 173,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,814.88/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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