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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 655.61 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 655.61 and 265.28 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 655.61 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/655.61 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 655.61 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 173,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,915.62/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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