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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 656.80 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 656.80 and 266.13 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 656.80 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/656.80 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 656.80 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 174,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,794.18/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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