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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 656.44 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 656.44 and 265.89 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 656.44 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/656.44 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 656.44 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 174,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,538.44/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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