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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 655.86 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 655.86 and 265.44 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 655.86 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/655.86 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 655.86 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 174,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,091.48/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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