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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 655.66 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 655.66 and 268.16 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 655.66 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/655.66 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 655.66 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 175,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,821.79/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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