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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.94, 651.27 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.94, 651.27 and 264.94 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.94 : 651.27 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.94/651.27 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.94x = 651.27 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.94x = 172,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,546.84/471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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