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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 656.39 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 656.39 and 265.83 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 656.39 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/656.39 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 656.39 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 174,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,488.15/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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