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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.79, 656.54 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.79, 656.54 and 265.89 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.79 : 656.54 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.79/656.54 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.79x = 656.54 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.79x = 174,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,566.09/475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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