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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 655.62 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 655.62 and 265.22 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 655.62 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/655.62 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 655.62 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 173,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,886.16/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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