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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 656.54 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 656.54 and 268.75 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 656.54 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/656.54 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 656.54 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 176,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,445.13/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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