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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 706.25 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 706.25 and 265.35 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 706.25 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/706.25 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 706.25 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 187,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,403.44/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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