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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.21, 706.41 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.21, 706.41 and 265.74 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.21 : 706.41 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.21/706.41 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.21x = 706.41 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.21x = 187,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,721.39/471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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