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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 655.62 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 655.62 and 268.08 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 655.62 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/655.62 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 655.62 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 175,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,758.61/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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