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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 655.70 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 655.70 and 265.31 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 655.70 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/655.70 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 655.70 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 173,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,960.49/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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