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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 655.71 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 655.71 and 265.34 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 655.71 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/655.71 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 655.71 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 173,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,982.81/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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