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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 656.00 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 656.00 and 268.37 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 656.00 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/656.00 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 656.00 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 176,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,046.10/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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