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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 655.80 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 655.80 and 265.47 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 655.80 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/655.80 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 655.80 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 174,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,099.54/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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