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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 656.41 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 656.41 and 265.84 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 656.41 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/656.41 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 656.41 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 174,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,497.73/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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