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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 655.59 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 655.59 and 268.07 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 655.59 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/655.59 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 655.59 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 175,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,739.39/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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