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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 656.04 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 656.04 and 268.39 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 656.04 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/656.04 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 656.04 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 176,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,074.58/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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