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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.41, 650.55 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.41, 650.55 and 264.41 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.41 : 650.55 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.41/650.55 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.41x = 650.55 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.41x = 172,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,007.35/471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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