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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.79, 656.51 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.79, 656.51 and 268.75 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.79 : 656.51 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.79/656.51 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.79x = 656.51 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.79x = 176,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,437.06/475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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