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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 655.95 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 655.95 and 268.32 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 655.95 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/655.95 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 655.95 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 176,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,004.50/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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