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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.07, 705.39 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.07, 705.39 and 265.33 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.07 : 705.39 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.07/705.39 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.07x = 705.39 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.07x = 187,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,161.13/471.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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