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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.58, 706.71 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.58, 706.71 and 265.96 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.58 : 706.71 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.58/706.71 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.58x = 706.71 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.58x = 187,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,956.59/471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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