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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.65, 656.37 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.65, 656.37 and 265.83 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.65 : 656.37 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.65/656.37 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.65x = 656.37 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.65x = 174,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,482.84/475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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