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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 655.69 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 655.69 and 265.30 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 655.69 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/655.69 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 655.69 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 173,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,954.56/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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