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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 655.56 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 655.56 and 262.36 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 655.56 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/655.56 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 655.56 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 171,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,989.44/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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