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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.06, 655.60 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.06, 655.60 and 265.25 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.06 : 655.60 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.06/655.60 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.06x = 655.60 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.06x = 173,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,897.33/475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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