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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 655.72 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 655.72 and 265.35 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 655.72 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/655.72 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 655.72 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 173,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,994.64/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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