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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 656.40 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 656.40 and 265.86 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 656.40 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/656.40 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 656.40 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 174,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,510.50/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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