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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.61, 656.27 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.61, 656.27 and 265.77 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.61 : 656.27 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.61/656.27 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.61x = 656.27 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.61x = 174,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,416.88/475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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