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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 655.62 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 655.62 and 268.10 is: 369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 655.62 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/655.62 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 655.62 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 175,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,771.72/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.97

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