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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.87, 656.69 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.87, 656.69 and 268.87 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.87 : 656.69 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.87/656.69 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.87x = 656.69 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.87x = 176,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,559.61/475.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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