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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 656.10 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 656.10 and 265.68 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 656.10 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/656.10 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 656.10 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 174,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,312.65/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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