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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 655.60 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 655.60 and 265.26 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 655.60 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/655.60 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 655.60 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 173,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,904.46/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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