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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 656.03 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 656.03 and 265.54 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 656.03 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/656.03 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 656.03 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 174,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,202.36/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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