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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 650.02 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 650.02 and 264.03 is: 364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 650.02 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/650.02 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 650.02 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 171,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,627.07/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.36

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