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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.26, 706.38 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.26, 706.38 and 265.78 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.26 : 706.38 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.26/706.38 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.26x = 706.38 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.26x = 187,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,741.68/471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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