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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.50, 656.31 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.50, 656.31 and 268.62 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 656.31 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/656.31 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 656.31 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 176,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,297.99/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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