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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 656.21 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 656.21 and 268.50 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 656.21 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/656.21 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 656.21 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 176,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,192.39/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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