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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 651.38 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 651.38 and 265 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 651.38 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/651.38 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 651.38 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 172,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,615.70/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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