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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 655.88 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 655.88 and 265.44 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 655.88 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/655.88 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 655.88 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 174,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,096.79/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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