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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.13, 650.21 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.13, 650.21 and 264.13 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.13 : 650.21 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.13/650.21 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.13x = 650.21 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.13x = 171,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,737.38/471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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