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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.34, 650.28 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.34, 650.28 and 264.34 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.34 : 650.28 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.34/650.28 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.34x = 650.28 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.34x = 171,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,895.02/471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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