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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.21, 655.71 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.21, 655.71 and 265.33 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.21 : 655.71 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.21/655.71 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.21x = 655.71 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.21x = 173,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,979.53/475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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