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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 656.06 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 656.06 and 265.58 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 656.06 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/656.06 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 656.06 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 174,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,236.41/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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