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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.38, 705.96 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.38, 705.96 and 265.41 is: 397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.38 : 705.96 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.38/705.96 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.38x = 705.96 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.38x = 187,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,368.84/471.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.49

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