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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.14, 705.88 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.14, 705.88 and 265.11 is: 398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.14 : 705.88 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.14/705.88 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.14x = 705.88 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.14x = 187,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,133.53/470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.04

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