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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 655.75 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 655.75 and 265.41 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 655.75 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/655.75 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 655.75 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 174,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,042.61/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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