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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.09, 706.45 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.09, 706.45 and 265.76 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.09 : 706.45 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.09/706.45 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.09x = 706.45 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.09x = 187,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,746.15/471.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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