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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 655.95 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 655.95 and 265.50 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 655.95 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/655.95 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 655.95 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 174,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,154.73/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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