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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 656.21 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 656.21 and 265.70 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 656.21 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/656.21 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 656.21 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 174,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,350.39/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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