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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 655.80 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 655.80 and 265.39 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 655.80 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/655.80 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 655.80 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 174,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,042.76/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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