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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 656.01 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 656.01 and 265.53 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 656.01 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/656.01 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 656.01 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 174,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,191.33/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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