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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 656.33 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 656.33 and 265.82 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 656.33 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/656.33 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 656.33 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 174,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,463.02/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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