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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 655.87 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 655.87 and 268.30 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 655.87 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/655.87 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 655.87 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 175,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,969.92/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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