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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.38, 656.02 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.38, 656.02 and 265.54 is: 366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.38 : 656.02 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.38/656.02 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.38x = 656.02 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.38x = 174,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,199.55/475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.44

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