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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 705.78 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 705.78 and 265.28 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 705.78 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/705.78 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 705.78 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 187,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,225.79/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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